Stevens Institute of Technology’s BlueROV Uses AI for Underwater Operations

The Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence is examining the future prospects for AI and robotics, according to a recent report by The Robot Report. Dr. Brendan Englot, director of the institute, expressed optimism about the executive order on AI safety and security issued in October, which sets standards for AI testing, information sharing, and privacy safeguards. Englot emphasized the importance of a measured approach to AI regulation, balancing innovation and safety. The order aims to prevent the misuse of AI in areas such as biological engineering, fraud, and civil rights violations. It also calls for the establishment of an AI Safety and Security Board and addresses the impact of AI on critical infrastructure and national security. Englot highlighted the need to combine generative AI with simulation and domain expertise to ensure accurate predictions and problem-solving capabilities. He discussed the challenges of integrating AI with physical robotics and emphasized the ongoing research being conducted at the Stevens Institute in areas such as underwater mobile manipulation and sustainable offshore energy infrastructure. The report also touched on the progress made in legged robotics and the continued efforts to improve perception, navigation, and manipulation technologies. Overall, the Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence is focused on multidisciplinary research and enhancing human decision-making through the application of AI.